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I'm going to ask a detail question without explaining why, but I may be back with the why if I can't solve my problem. Looking straight down on the distributor cap while standing at the passenger side, with the point nearest the block being 12 o'clock, where should the number 1 wire be?

Looking down on the distributor and going clockwise, number one is usually between 5:30 and 6:00.

Thanks, I won't have a chance to work on it for a few weeks, but the information will be a big help.

I always have number one pointing or aiming to number one cylinder. May not be correct but it's the way I do it.

Generally most position the No. 1 spark plug wire over the tab on the bottom of the distributor cap or for later vehicle over the trap door on GM.

JD.

I agree but it makes no difference as to clockwise or counterclockwise. The same area on the clockface would be indicated/described either way.

Best.

Charlie

I totally understand that but when most people count in a circular rotation they usually go in a clockwise direction and not counter clockwise so that is why I mentioned clockwise.